Visual Perception Vocabulary

adjective relating to or situated at the center or most important part of something

• The focal point of the presentation was the new marketing strategy.
• She's always the focal point of attention at parties.
• That movie was so focal, I couldn't stop watching it.
• His passion for music is the focal point of his life.

noun A concept or theory of 'wholeness' or 'unity' in psychology, often used to describe the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

• The concept of gestalt psychology emphasizes the importance of considering the whole rather than just the sum of its parts.
• I like how the gestalt of the room comes together with all the different decorations.
• The gestalt of the situation is pretty messed up, if you ask me.
• She has a unique way of looking at things, always seeing the gestalt of a situation rather than just the details.

adjective not clear or sharply defined

adverb in a way that is not clear or sharply defined

• The sound of the distant thunder was indistinct in the noisy city.
• I couldn't make out what she was saying, her words were indistinct.
• The music was so loud, the lyrics were totally indistinct.
• The painting was so abstract, the shapes were indistinct and blurry.

noun relating to or involving sight or vision

adjective of or relating to the eye or vision

• The optic nerve transmits visual information from the eye to the brain.
• I'm getting my optic nerves checked at the optometrist tomorrow.
• I love these new sunglasses, they're so optic.
• His optimism was like an optic lens, refracting light into every situation.

verb to choose or select from a group

adverb used to describe how something is done, in this case, the act of choosing or selecting

• The detective was able to pick out the suspect from a lineup of individuals.
• Can you help me pick out a birthday present for my mom?
• I can easily pick out my favorite song from that album.
• It's important to be able to pick out the key points in a complex argument.